{"product_id":"thirty-minutes-too-late-mindwork-publishing-9798999268235","title":"Thirty Minutes Too Late","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThirty Minutes Too Late\u003c\/b\u003e is an emotionally honest young adult novella about consequences, growth, and the hard road to redemption.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSakari Johnson is used to running late-late on homework, late on promises, and late to realize that her actions affect more than just herself. But when a forgotten candle sparks a house fire that leaves her family homeless, Sakari is forced to confront the damage her carelessness has caused.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDisplaced and weighed down by guilt, she must rebuild not only her home life but also her fractured relationships and fading sense of self-worth. With the help of a former best friend and the quiet strength of her parents, Sakari begins a journey of small steps-checklists, apologies, and choices that demand more than quick fixes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a story about hitting bottom-and deciding to rise. A heartfelt exploration of accountability, resilience, and hope, \u003ci\u003eThirty Minutes Too Late\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for readers who enjoy realistic teen fiction with emotional depth, strong character growth, and themes of forgiveness and starting over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFans of \u003cb\u003eAngie Thomas\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eElizabeth Acevedo\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eTiffany D. Jackson\u003c\/b\u003e will find a familiar voice in Sakari-imperfect, relatable, and ready to take life seriously... even if it's thirty minutes too late.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mindwork Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798999268235\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mindwork Publishing LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/25\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 72\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.18lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.15d","brand":"Mindwork Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48742947553535,"sku":"9798999268235","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/thirty-minutes-too-late-mindwork-publishing-9798999268235","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}